County profile
Telfair County, GA 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Telfair County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Telfair County, GA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 158 personnel), #29 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #29 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.43 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Helena Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Telfair County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Helena Volunteer Fire Department Helena | volunteer | 50 |
| Horse Creek Volunteer Fire Department Lumber City | volunteer | 14 |
| Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Department Jacksonville | volunteer | 19 |
| Lumber City Volunteer Fire Department Lumber City · EMS | other | - |
| McRae-Helena Fire Department Mcrae · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Milan Volunteer Fire Department Milan · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Scotland Fire Department Scotland · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
| Telfair County Fire Department Mcrae · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Telfair State Prison Fire Department Helena · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
4.43 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 158 roster).
Largest book: Helena Volunteer Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (50 of 158).
Photo-finish peer: Decatur County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Telfair County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Telfair County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Telfair County, GA? ▼
Telfair County, GA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #29 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Telfair County? ▼
Telfair County has 158 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 6% above the Georgia average.
Does Telfair County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Telfair County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Telfair County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.